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have widened

  • present perfect
    of widen.
    widen
    verb (used with or without object)
    to make or become wide or wider; broaden; expand.

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“Income inequality and the wealth divide in America have widened dramatically, and so has the gap in longevity and health between rich and poor.”

From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026

The poor performance of longer 30-year SpaceX bonds, which have widened by about 30 basis points in their first week of trading, has been notable, according to Sanders.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026

Again, the country’s religious and cultural divisions have widened.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026

"Curriculum time for PE has declined, its non‑core status has reduced its perceived value, and inequalities in participation have widened as a result," the report states.

From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026

I would have widened my eyes and said something in the soft voice that makes them forget who they are – and, more importantly, who I am.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler